Mushroom poisoning: an indication for liver transplantation

J Transpl Coord. 1997 Sep;7(3):141-3. doi: 10.7182/prtr.1.7.3.54pj80j4l44t2642.

Abstract

There are numerous causes of fulminant hepatic failure including acetaminophen, viral etiologies, acute fatty liver of pregnancy, ischemic hepatitis, and acute Budd-Chiari syndrome. One of the rare causes of fulminant hepatic failure is toxic mushroom poisoning. This article describes one case in which ingestion of a toxic mushroom, Amanita phalloides, caused a patient severe liver damage ultimately requiring organ transplantation. Early identification of live dysfunction and referral to a liver transplant center for evaluation may be critical to save such a patient's life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amanita
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / blood
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / diagnosis
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / etiology*
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mushroom Poisoning / complications*
  • Patient Selection*
  • Referral and Consultation